Health and Safety for Office Workers
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This Health and Safety for Office Workers online course demonstrates the fundamental need for awareness of the risks and hazards that can be encountered in an office environment. It seeks to equip employers and employees with the knowledge to assess, manage and prevent risks in their workplace, in line with latest UK legislation.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This Health and Safety for Office Workers online course demonstrates the fundamental need for awareness of the risks and hazards that can be encountered in an office environment. It seeks to equip employers and employees with the knowledge to assess, manage and prevent risks in their workplace, in line with latest UK legislation.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This Health and Safety for Office Workers online course demonstrates the fundamental need for awareness of the risks and hazards that can be encountered in an office environment. It seeks to equip employers and employees with the knowledge to assess, manage and prevent risks in their workplace, in line with latest UK legislation.
Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the legislation surrounding ‘Health and Safety at Work’
Recognise employee and employer’s responsibilities in the workplace to keep themselves and others safe
Be knowledgeable about handling hazardous substances
Understand when it is appropriate to record and report accidents, incidents and near misses
Understand fire safety principles including the fire triangle and the requirements for fire prevention
Identify workplace procedures for fire precautions, firefighting equipment, means of escape and planning for an emergency
Gain an overview of the anatomy of the spine, common injuries and the principles of safe moving and handling
Topics
Health & safety legislation
RIDDOR, COSHH
Fire safety
Extinguishers & their use
Planning & evacuation
Moving and handling
Risk assessment
Lone workers
Managing work related stress
Workstation & DSE assessment
Violence & aggression